Geeks With Heart: Haiti Response Fundraiser
Project summary
Just hours after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti — killing thousands and displacing up to two million people — Mercy Corps began deploying an experienced, field-tested emergency response team. Upon arriving in Port-au-Prince, we went immediately to work, talking with displaced survivors about what they needed most. We delivered 15 tons of food to the city's biggest hospital. We got clean water flowing again in medical clinics and shattered neighborhoods. We ensured a reliable income for survivors by creating a cash-for-work program, which also began revitalizing failing local economies. Today, our team is working with survivors, local authorities and partner organizations on long-term plans — including job creation — that will help Haiti rebuild better and stronger.
Message from Geek Girls Network:
The recent natural disaster affecting Haiti has caused an incredible reaction throughout the internet and geeks everywhere wanted to get involved. With the help and encouragement of many geek tweeps, Geek Girls Network™ & Geeky Clean decided to use their online presence to assist in the Haiti Relief Efforts.
Please donate now and spread the word!
About Mercy Corps:
As international relief efforts continue in Haiti, a Mercy Corps earthquake response team is in Port-au-Prince responding to urgent needs. Your donation will help families in Haiti recover from the most powerful quake to hit the country in more than 200 years. The needs in Haiti are immense. Its capital lies in ruins, as many as 200,000 may be dead, and survivors are increasingly desperate for food, clean water and shelter. Please give what you can to help families recover.
Please donate and spread the word! Thank you!
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Recent donations to this page
| Lisa | $15 | February 26, 2010 |
| Amy | $10 | February 25, 2010 |
| Natalie | $5 | February 23, 2010 |
Comments from donors
Fantastic idea, ladies. Great work. LadyApps.com
— NATALIE, United Kingdom
Geek Girls sharing their blessings
— Julianne, NY
Hope this helps at least a little bit! God bless the people of Haiti.
— Brandon, KS
You guys rock for doing this. I hope you meet your goal!!
— Andrea, NJ
Great page for an urgent cause! Another demonstration of how Geek Girls give back!! Way to go!
— Adrienne, MA
I wish I could help more! Thank you for the opportunity. ^_^
— Rachel, IN
Many blessings to all who are helping with relief efforts in Haiti. Go Geeks, your heart was never in doubt!
— Mary, IL
Thank you for all you are doing!
— Lya, AZ
u r can haz my funds
— Evan, GA
